Job Description
Lead C++/Rust Developer
The Oho Group have partnered with a fast-growing Sheffield-based startup looking for a lead engineer to drive their C++/RUST development.
The Role
we are looking for a software team lead to take ownership of critical components of our platform. You’ll play a key role in shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and driving best practices across the codebase.
This is a hands-on leadership position—perfect for someone who enjoys both deep technical work and guiding a team.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing and building high-performance, low-latency systems in C++ and Rust
* Leading architectural decisions and influencing technical direction
* Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
* Mentoring and supporting other engineers
* Collaborating cross-functionally with product and operations teams
* Continuously improving performance, scalability, and reliability
What They're Looking For
* Strong experience with C++ and/or Rust
* Proven track record in systems programming, performance optimisation, or low-level development
* Experience leading projects or teams (formally or informally)
* Solid understanding of memory management, concurrency, and system design
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
* Bonus: experience with distributed systems, networking, or embedded systems
What You’ll Get
* Competitive salary + meaningful equity
* Flexible / hybrid working from Sheffield
* Opportunity to shape a product and engineering culture from the ground up
* Small, highly technical team with real ownership
* Room to grow into a Head of Engineering / CTO-track role
Apply now or reach out for a chat—we’d love to hear from you.